• The Ultimate Qi2 Charging Solution for Apple Fans: Meet the Mag Tube and Mag Qube 3-in-1 Chargers
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    Charging your devices should feel like an afterthought, but for most of us, its a ritual riddled with tangled cords, misplaced adapters, and the constant hunt for a free outlet. Its a mundane annoyance weve come to accept, a background hum in the rhythm of modern life. The Mag Tube and Mag Qube Qi2 from ADAM Elements, however, quietly challenge that normnot with flashy gimmicks but through thoughtful design thats as clever as it is practical. They dont demand attention; they earn it by fitting seamlessly into your day-to-day.At their core, these chargers are deceptively simple. A cylinder and a cube clean shapes that wouldnt be out of place in a modern art exhibit. But simplicity here is a mask for cleverness. The charging pad swivels with a satisfying pivot at a 45 angle, moving effortlessly between vertical and horizontal angles so your device is always in view, whether youre doom-scrolling Twitter or making an impromptu FaceTime call.Designer: ADAM elementsClick Here to Buy Now: $62.30 $89 (30% off, use coupon code 30DISCQTUBE). Hurry, deal ends in 48-hours!Beneath their minimalist exteriors lies the game-changing Qi2 technology, which streamlines wireless charging in a way that feels, dare I say, intuitive. No more awkwardly nudging your phone around the pad, hoping the charging symbol appears. The Mag Tube and Mag Qube align your device with magnetic precision, locking it in place for faster, more reliable power delivery. Its efficiency wrapped in elegance, a feature youll notice most when you stop noticing it altogether.Mag Tube Qi2 3-in-1 Intelligent Charging StationSpeaking of details, lets appreciate how effortlessly the Apple Watch and AirPods fit into the mix. Hidden pop-out compartments for these gadgets slide in and out with a button press, keeping everything sleek when not in use. Theres no clutter, no tangled wiresjust a sense of order that makes you wonder why other chargers dont bother. Its like theyve taken your desk or nightstand and dialed up the sophistication by several notches without you lifting a finger.Mag Qube Qi2 3-in-1 Intelligent Charging StationDurability is baked in, too. These chargers are all metal, sturdy enough to survive a fall if theyre accidentally nudged or knocked over, and they dont skimp on safety. Built-in protections keep your devices safe from overheating or surges, so you can toss your phone down and walk away without a second thought. Theyre practical, yes, but theres something deeply satisfying about how solid, reassuring, and dependable they feel.For Apple fans, its a no-brainer. The Mag Tube and Mag Qube are tailored for the ecosystem, charging iPhones from the 12 series onward, AirPods, and Watches in one neat package. If youre outside that universe, you might feel left out, but that exclusivity is part of the charm. At $79.99 each, they land firmly in the treat yourself zone functional enough to justify the price, stylish enough to make you smile every time you see them.Sure, they wont reinvent your relationship with technology, but theyll quietly elevate it. And sometimes, thats all you needa little less friction, a little more elegance. With the Mag Tube and Mag Qube, charging doesnt just fade into the background. It takes its place, effortlessly, as part of the scenery, and an integral totem to your tech-driven lifestyle.Click Here to Buy Now: $62.30 $89 (30% off, use coupon code 30DISCQTUBE). Hurry, deal ends in 48-hours!The post The Ultimate Qi2 Charging Solution for Apple Fans: Meet the Mag Tube and Mag Qube 3-in-1 Chargers first appeared on Yanko Design.
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  • Proud Boys Leaders to Walk Free After Trump Releases All January 6 Rioters
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    Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the far-right Proud Boys, was among nearly 1,600 January 6 defendants who were either pardoned or had their sentences commuted. He is expected to be in Miami by Tuesday afternoon.
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  • Canon's new app turns your iPhones & iPads into a multicam streaming setup
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    Canon's new "Live Switcher Mobile" app turns your iPhone or iPad into a multi-device streaming setup and it's currently limited to Apple devices only.Live Switcher Mobile comes to iPhone and iPadOn Monday, Canon announced that it has launched a new app called "Live Switcher Mobile." It allows users to seamlessly switch between three devices currently just iPhones and iPads that are all connected to the same Wi-Fi network.Canon hopes the app will streamline the live-streaming process and eliminate the need for much bulkier setups. There's even an option to specify the number of seconds before the shooting device automatically changes over to another. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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  • Monster Hunter Wilds Capcom Reaffirms Looking Into Lowering PC GPU Requirements
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    When Capcom revealedMonster Hunter WildsPC requirements last September, many were taken by surprise by how demanding they were. With the action RPGs release around the horizon, however, the continues attempting to lower those requirements.The official Monster Hunter Germany page on Twitter saw Capcom stating that its looking into whether we can lower the recommended GPU requirements. At present, the action RPG requires either a GeForce GTX 1660 Super (6 GB VRAM) or a Radeon RX 5600 XT (6 GB VRAM) at minimum, to run at 720p and 30 FPS. Meanwhile, recommended settings stipulate either a GeForce RTX 2070 Super, a GeForce RTX 4060, or a Radeon RX 6700 XT.The company has also reiterated that performance will also be improved over Novembers open beta, based on feedback from players. Meanwhile, it still intends to release a free standalone hardware benchmark tool for the games PC version.In the same tweet, Capcom also showcased a gameplay clip to demonstrate similar improvements made to Monster Hunter Wilds60 FPS mode on PS5 and support for PS5 Pro on day one. Check out the clip below.Monster Hunter Wildslaunches for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on February 28. You can watch the latest gameplay here, showcasing the return of Gravios, a classic monster.Hier ist ein Blick auf unseren aktualisierten Modus Leistung priorisieren, fr die PS5. Das Team hat sich mit den Rendering-Problemen aus dem Open-Beta-Test befasst und arbeitet kontinuierlich an Verbesserungen fr den Start.Auerdem sind hier die zum Start geplanten pic.twitter.com/mVus7yx5zo Monster Hunter Germany (@DEMonsterHunter) January 18, 2025
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  • Marvel Snap is back in the US
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    Marvel Snap is back online in the US after access was cut off Saturday night due to the law that banned TikTok and other ByteDance-owned apps. The games current publisher, Nuverse, is owned by ByteDance.In a post published Monday evening, the games developer, Second Dinner, says that it plans to bring more services in-house and partner with a new publisher to prevent a similar situation from happening again. The same message is also showing up when you play the game, as shown in a screenshot posted on Reddit.The game is still unavailable on the App Store or Google Play. The Steam listing is still live.TikTok restored service after about half a day of being offline, though the app is still absent from app stores. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday refusing to enforce the law banning TikTok and other apps owned by ByteDance, The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, for 75 days, but companies still may face risks if they dont follow the law.
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  • AU Deals: 520 Bucks Off an Assassin's Creed Mega Bundle, A $64 Donkey Kong Returns, and More!
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    Welcome to today's killer savings on all things gaming. Speaking of wall-to-wall murder, the beloved Assassin's Creed series entire can be yours in one fell, heavily discounted swoop. Failing that, cherry-pick the ones from the series that are true must-plays. Assassin's Creed Black Flag for 18 bucks, I'm looking at you, matey.In retro news, I've made a banana birthday cake for Super Mario Kart's 32nd, then I threw the peels out on my closest major highway, as is tradition. My SNES-owning mate over the road got this at launch, and we spent months perfecting our green shellings and R-tapped powerslides in a hectic 2-player grudge match. Dazzled by the sheer beauty of Mode 7 split-screen, we were hooked on the concept of combat racing from the moment that first Lakitu green light. This gameplay still holds up today, and there's little wonder why an entire genre and a 180M-copies-sold franchise got born. This Day in Gaming Aussie birthdays for notable games.- Mega Man 4 (NES) 1991. eBay- Super Mario Kart (SNES) 1993. Get- Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere (PS) 2000. eBay- SSX Out of Bounds (NG) 2005.- Dragon Quest VIII (3DS) 2017. eBayTable of ContentsNintendo SwitchPCXboxPlayStationLEGONice Savings for Nintendo SwitchDKC Returns HD (-20%) - A$64NBA 2K25 (-57%) - A$30Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn (-30%) - A$34Iconoclasts (-75%) - A$7.49Pac-Man World Re-Pac (-80%) - A$11.99LEGO City Undercover (-61%) - A$39Expiring Recent DealsCrash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (-49%) - A$36.38Overcooked! 2 (-75%) - A$9.37Tales of Vesperia: DE (-80%) - A$15.99Cat Quest III (-30%) - A$21Mario & Luigi: Brothership (-15%) - A$68Klonoa Phantasy Reverie (-75%) - A$17.48Katamari Damacy Reroll (-75%) - A$7.48Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.Switch Console PricesHow much to Switch it up?Back to topPurchase Cheap for PCCorsair Scimitar Elite (-22%) - A$109Metro Awakening (-30%) - A$41.96AC Directors (-75%) - A$3.73AC II (-75%) - A$3.73AC Brotherhood (-75%) - A$5.73Assassins Creed Mega Bndl (-73%) - A$209.10Expiring Recent DealsAssetto Corsa EVO (-33%) - A$39.49Corsair M75 Air mouse (-45%) - A$99Skyrim Anniversary (-75%) - A$19.98Just Cause 4: Comp. (-85%) - A$16.97Slay the Spire (-66%) - A$12.57Or just get a Steam Wallet CardPC Hardware PricesSlay your pile of shame.Back to topExciting Bargains for XboxSuicide Squad: KTJL (-73%) - A$32F1 24 (-80%) - A$21.99Logitech G920 wheel (27%) - A$399.95Spyro Reignited Trilogy (-36%) - A$45Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (-81%) - A$19Expiring Recent DealsSonic Frontiers (-63%) - A$37The Witcher 3 Complete (-45%) - A$43.73Lords of the Fallen Del. (-67%) - A$39.95LEGO Marvel Collection (-44%) - A$49.95Hogwarts Legacy (-55%) - A$49Or just invest in an Xbox Card.Xbox Console PricesHow many bucks for a 'Box?Back to topPure Scores for PlayStationDynasty Warriors: Origins (-16%) - A$96Split Fiction (-16%) - A$59Blasphemous (-80%) - A$7.59Control Ultimate Ed. (-27%) - A$44.95Sackboy: A Big Adventure (-28%) - A$79Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (-50%) - A$62.47Injustice 2 Leg. (-90%) - A$7.79Expiring Recent DealsTop Spin (-40%) - A$36Need for Speed Unbound (-82%) - A$19Undisputed (-33%) - A$59.95Wreckfest (-75%) - A$9.98Logitech Shifter (-32%) - A$77Borderlands 3 Ult (-68%) - A$47PS+ Monthly FreebiesYours to keep from Jan 7 with this subscriptionSuicide Squad: KTJL [PS5]NFS Hot Pursuit Remastered [PS4]The Stanley Parable: Ultra [PS4/5]Or purchase a PS Store Card.What you'll pay to 'Station.Back to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.
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  • AirTags are now given free by Colorado police to prevent stolen vehicles
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    Apples AirTag has long been a great option for tracking your vehicles location, and now one Colorado police department has caught on and started giving them away free to help deter auto theft.CBS Colorado shared a story on its YouTube channel yesterday about the recent Arvada, Colorado AirTag distribution (via AppleInsider).The report says that police are trying to decrease the number of auto thefts by distributing free AirTags and Tile trackers to members of the community. The first such giveaway just took place, and another is planned.A key part of the giveaway is an included sticker that can be placed on a vehicle to warn off potential criminals.The sticker declares that police will be able to track the vehicle if its stolen, since its Tracker Equipped.Of course, that would require the AirTag owner to share the location with authorities. There are no strings attached to the AirTag giveaway that give police special tracking privileges. But in the case of a theft, yes, the AirTag would help police track down the stolen vehicle.It will be interesting to see if this program leads to a noticeable drop in auto thefts in the Arvada area, in which case perhaps well start to see AirTag giveaways become more common.Do you think more cities should give away free AirTags for vehicles? Why or why not? Let us know in the comments.Best AirTag deals and accessoriesAirTag 1-pack for only $24 (down from $30)AirTag 4-pack for only $79(down from $100)TimeCapsule AirTag 10-year battery caseTimeCapsule AirTag 10-year battery case (2-pack)Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel
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  • The 8 Best Herbal Teas to Reduce Stress and Promote Sleep
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    Our Picks Best overall tea for anxiety and stress Tazo Refresh Mint Tea View details $10 at Amazon View details Best tea for insomnia Buddha Teas Organic Passionflower Tea View details $10 at Amazon View details Best tea for multiple health benefits Twinings Lemon and Ginger Tea View details $15 at Amazon View details Best tea for sleep and relaxation Yogi Bedtime Tea View details $18 at Amazon View details Best tea for improving mood US Wellness Naturals Lemon Balm Tea View details $23 at Amazon View details Best tea for digestive health Bigelow Cozy Chamomile View details $19 at Amazon View details Best tea for anytime peace Pukka Peace View details $14 at Amazon View details Best tea for night time calm Pukka Night Time Berry View details $17 at Amazon View details Table of Contents A nice hot cup of coffee or caffeinated tea could be a great way to start the day, but there are things caffeine might not help with. Plus, it's not good for everyone and can cause problems later on. If you have trouble relaxing at night or falling asleep, try some herbal teas to help reduce stress and promote sleep.Did you know that, according to Harvard Medical School, the caffeine from coffee can mimic anxiety symptoms? This helps in making any baseline anxiousness even worse. Bedtime teas are the better alternative to add to your night routine. Adding the habit of drinking tea to your bedtime routine can promote relaxation at the end of the day and lead to quality sleep.Tea has become my go-to for starting the day off on the right foot and winding down at night. I find that herbal and decaffeinated teas are easy on my body and help with some symptoms. Now, I enjoy a cup in the morning and another before bed to manage my stress and get better sleep. It might be worth a try for you too, if you are looking to improve your sleep.I've tried many tea varieties to help me find the best sleep. Here I've rounded up the top teas to reduce stress and promote sleep from the best brands, choosing selections with ingredients that have been scientifically tested toease stress and anxiety. I also considered customer reviews, price, ingredients and my own experience. With that said, here are some option of the best tea for sleep and relaxation, whether you want a mellow brew for yourself or to get as agift for someone in your life. $10 at Amazon $14 at Walmart Ingredients: Peppermint, spearmint and tarragon.Tazo is one of the top tea brands on the market and one of my personal favorites. Not only does it produce quality caffeinated teas, but it also offers plenty of non-caffeinated and herbal tea selections.Tazo's Refresh Mint tea is an infusion of peppermint, spearmint and a little tarragon. Mint is a natural anxiety and stress aid. A pilot study on peppermint, in particular, suggests mint tea also enhances memory and improves sleep quality.This tea comes in a pack of six or in a singular box, and each box contains 20 tea bags.For the best brewing: Boil water (212 degrees Fahrenheit), pour a cup of water over the tea bag and let steep for 5 minutes. Ingredients: Organic passionflower.Buddha Teas uses clean ingredients, unbleached tea bags, 100% recycled and recyclable cartons, no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives or GMOs. Its organic passionflower tea is also not caffeinated.Passionflower is a powerful yet natural sleep aid. Recent studies suggest that it has the potential to treat sleep disorders that are often associated with anxiety, such as insomnia. However, consult a doctor if you are pregnant or nursing, as passionflower may be unsuitable for you.Each Buddha Teas box comes with 18 tea bags.For the best brewing: Boil water, pour over the tea bag and let steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
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  • "Something bad happened while we were gone: How TikTok has changed after the US ban
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    Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! now"Something bad happened while we were gone: How TikTok changed after the US banAfter just 12 hours of being banned, TikTok made an abrupt return to American users last night, leading many to celebrate and laugh at their initial hysteria. However, amidst the joy, some users believe they have uncovered a sinister truth about the new version of TikTok that has reappeared: "Something bad happened while we were gone, states TikTok user Allie Hamrick.TikToks ban in the US stemmed from national security concerns raised by the Trump administration. The administration claimed that TikToks parent company, ByteDance, was harvesting data from American users and potentially sharing it with the Chinese government. To avoid a permanent ban, TikTok was required to either sell its US operations to an American company or restructure its data-sharing practices. ByteDance entered negotiations with several US firms, including Oracle and Walmart to create a new entity that would address these concerns. However, the deals specifics remained unclear, and the sudden reinstatement of TikTok has led to speculation about what agreements were reached behind closed doors.Following the brief blackout, multiple users reported significant changes upon the apps return, including vastly different For You pages and restrictions on live streams. One TikTok user, Allie Hamrick, garnered over a million views on her video detailing the eerie changes she noticed.Hamrick first described the red flag initial messages that appeared on users' screens during the app's shutdown and subsequent reinstatement. Both messages prominently mentioned Donald Trump and his role in saving the app also referring to him as the President even though he had not actually been inaugurated yet. Chelsea Jordan posted a separate viral video which criticised the shutdown messages saying: It screams propaganda and you can't convince me otherwise.Another user commented below this video, likening Trump to a narcissist: A narcissist taking something away and then giving it back is a common manipulative tactic used to control their victims by creating a cycle of dependency and uncertainty. The comment received 12.5 thousand likes with many replying to it and affirming its message. Commenters also pointed out how this messaging seemed to highlight the influence of a powerful elite, with one user likening it to an oligarchy- a government controlled by a few extremely wealthy individuals.TikTok was unavailable for millions of users over the weekend. | TikTok was unavailable for millions of users over the weekend. CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty ImagesHamrick describes how one creator she follows explained that every single comment in her comment section about Trump, or talking negatively about TikTok has to be approved, and remains censored if not. This means she is left with thousands of comments she has to manually approve.Intrigued by this video, they tried to share it with her friends through Messenger but says, despite encountering no issues with sharing other TikTok videos that day, this specific video failed to be sent as a link. She then tried to share a video about the CEO of TikTok reposting MAGA (Make America Great Again) content and faced the same issue, which furthered her concerns about selective censorship.Similarly, another user, Alyssa Jay, reported issues when trying to share a video comparing Chinas free healthcare system and lower living costs to the US She received a message stating, sharing is limited to one chat at a time, and upon attempting to share further, another warning appeared: You have reached the sharing limit. This is to limit the spread of potentially harmful content. This was not something that she had experienced prior to the ban. In response to the message displayed, Jay argued: This video wasnt harmful; it was just comparing the freedoms of two different countries. It feels like our freedom of speech is being chipped away.Read MoreMany users have also noticed changes to TikToks live-streaming feature. Lives no longer appear in feeds as frequently, which Hamrick speculated could be due to the difficulty of censoring live content in real time. While some users noted that lives are still accessible if intentionally searched for, they agreed that it has become harder to stumble upon them organically.Additionally, reports have surfaced about political content being removed from the platform. Videos of protests during Trumps inauguration and those linking the California wildfires to climate change have seemingly disappeared from the algorithm. Users across the US and Europe have also reported being unable to search or comment on certain phrases, such as Free Luigi Mangione. In one now-deleted TikTok video, a user shared that upon opening Facebook, she was immediately prompted to link her TikTok account to the Facebook app - a feature she had never encountered before.This has fuelled speculation that TikToks CEO, Shou Zi Chew, may have sold portions of the platform - or at least its data - to the US government during the blackout. Critics point to Chews unexpected attendance at Trumps inauguration and the apps sudden pro-Trump messaging as potential evidence of a deal, despite earlier denials.Shou Zi Chew, who became TikToks CEO in 2021, has a background in finance and technology. He previously worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs and later as the CFO of Xiaomi, a Chinese electronics company. His tenure at TikTok has been marked by attempts to navigate geopolitical tensions and maintain the apps global popularity. Recently, Chew faced criticism after being seen reposting videos in support of Trump on his personal TikTok account. Although these posts were quickly deleted, they added to suspicions about his alignment with the former president and potential compromises made to keep TikTok operational in the US.Although none of these claims have been officially confirmed, they raise serious concerns about potential changes happening behind the scenes. The abrupt return of TikTok, coupled with these reports has led many to question whether the platform has been sold or if covert changes are reshaping its functionality and purpose.
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